Sales Manager

SUMMARY:
Lodge Collection with Head Offices based in Umhlali, Durban is looking for a Sales Manager.
 
The Sales Manager will represent the company and its products within the Travel Trade to increase sales and achieve occupancy targets.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Build strong relationships with the Travel trade to promote the Lodges, through training, online and in person, travel workshops & trade shows
Meet with Tour Operator Product Managers to nurture relationships and increase sales
Grow the international market through tour operator business
Identify partner properties and sign up for packages with Lodges
Follow up all sales calls and update Sales Force daily
Manage Sales Diary
Provide innovative ideas of ways to entertain top travel trade at discretion of Marketing Manager to promote Lodges.
Assist in planning & executing of travel workshops & shows
Assist in planning & hosting site inspections
Assist in extracting sales statistics and analyse in conjunction with Marketing Manager to increase sales
Analyse commission contracts & adjust where necessary in consultation with Marketing Manager
Submit a weekly report of all sales related activities to the Marketing Manager
Attend weekly meetings with Marketing Manager in person
Submit monthly expense schedule with all supporting documentation to Marketing Manager
Manage all Travel trade communications timeously

Requirements:

Grade 12
Formal Sales & Marketing qualifications
Extensive experience in the hospitality industry
Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
Experience in customer relationship management.
Experience managing and directing a sales team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to providing great customer service